Art, Design and Crafts

Masterclass - How to Draw and Paint Portraits Without Panicking

Start date: 15th Feb 2025

Time: 10:00 - 15:00

Cost: £50

Day: Saturday

Duration: 1 weeks

Tutor: Richard Squire

Course code: 25SP053

A five hour workshop aimed at people of all abilities.

The very words Portrait and People send shivers through many who paint and draw.

My aim is to dispel such by using simple positive ways of thinking about drawing and painting People.

-I will refer to the works of famous Artists

-I will demonstrate techniques and ideas that worked well for them…..and myself.

-I will aim to get rid of some of the myths and legends in one’s approach to these topics.

We will have time to draw and then use colour as time allows.

Drawing and Painting people leads to all round improved observation and technical skills across all of one’s work in my opinion.

All materials will be provided.

However you are welcome to bring along your own preferred materials if you wish.

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Richard Squire

Richard Squire

A wartime baby born in Halifax, failed my 11 plus but passed every subsequent exam. Had to prove my abilities. I still trying to.
I’m a retired Art College graduate. An ex High School Art teacher who’s lived in Harrogate for some many years.

My training covered many areas from; academic, classical style drawing and painting across a range of mediums; to casting, pottery, print-making including lino, etching & lithography plus lots more things for eight brilliant years.

I’ve taught Art to people of all ages and experience for 56 years.
I love to work with anyone wishing to develop their Artistic selves whatever their age, experience or ability.
We’ve all got Artistic potential. Art is in me and makes my life complete.

In a mid-life career change I trained to teach the Deaf; another visual world. For many years I fought with Deaf and Hearing people for the rights of Deaf children to access their education via Sign Language and Interpreters. A fight that is still going on.

In retirement I was a volunteer worker at Henshaws Arts and Crafts, Knaresborough for 15 years until I had to care for my handicapped wife. I’ve also run local Art Clubs and Groups for around 20 years.

That’s about it so far, I think.
I’d love to see you and to help your Artistic self forward

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